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Abstract
This thesis aims at developing structural ferrocement I beams. To reach this objective, an experimental program was conducted. In addition theoretical models to simulate the behavior of the proposed developed beams.
The experimental program comprised casting and testing of twelve reinforced concrete I beams of dimensions 200x300x1500mm.These beams are organized in three groups, group one comprised one beam conventionally reinforced as control I beam. group two consists of four ferrocement I beams reinforced with various layers of welded galvanized steel mesh and 6mm steel bars. The main variable is the number of steel mesh used in reinforcing the web and upper and lower flanges. group three comprised seven I beams which reinforced with various layers of expanded steel mesh and steel bars of diameter 6mm. The main variable is the number of expanded steel mesh used in reinforcing the web and upper and lower flanges of I beam. All the test specimens having the same dimensions and were tested under four lines loadings simply supported along span 1400 mm until failure.
All the deformations characteristics and cracking patterns were measured at all stages of loadings until failure. The performance of the tested I beams in terms of strength, stiffness, cracking behavior, ductility, and energy absorption properties was investigated. The behavior of the developed I beams was compared to that of the control I beam.